GC Solar 23.61 GW GD Solar 53.65 GW

Marcelo Figueiredo

As CEO of Iquira / Fractal Networks, I work at the forefront of innovation to enable the energy transition and grid digitization in Brazil and the UK. My focus is on transforming the traditional electricity system into a smart ecosystem, using agnostic platforms, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and flexibility solutions that put the consumer at the center of the market.

6 articles published

Published articles

Opinion Article

The hidden ROI in allocation efficiency

This article shows how differences between compensable and effectively compensated energy can affect the cash flow of companies with distributed generation (DG).

29 set

Opinion Article

VPP-ready isn't a buzzword; it's the difference between selling distributed generation today and surviving the easing of restrictions.

The topic is already on the agenda of ANEEL, which provides for observability, operability, and controllability requirements for distributed resources.

2 set

CSESOLAR/Click Solar/Press Release Source: https://canalsolar.com.br/bioenergia-geracao-distribuida-transformar-setor-eletrico/

Opinion Article

While your team is copying data, your competitor has already automated the capture process at the distribution center.

This article shows that automating data capture directly at the source eliminates repetitive tasks and increases operational efficiency.

22 jul

Opinion Article

How do you manage clients with distributed generation (DG) and batteries in a fully open market?

The complexity of the new retail consumer's load profile is not an operational detail.

6 May

Iquira / Fractal Networks Source: https://canalsolar.com.br/vpps-monetizacao-energia-solar-armazenamento/

Opinion Article

How can VPPs transform the monetization of solar energy and storage?

Projects focused on flexibility tend to stand out in a more sophisticated market.

7 Apr

Opinion Article

Open Energy Brazil: The New Frontier of Energy Freedom

In short, 2025 was the year of regulation; 2026 will be the year of implementation and innovation.

27 January